Texans notes: Okam OK on Longhorns staying put

Defensive tackle Frank Okam, who helped Texas win a national championship in 2005, said like many Longhorn fans, he was initially skeptical about Texas moving to the PAC-10 because he was afraid of the traditions that may have been altered. But now that Texas has committed to staying in the Big 12, Okam said he’s relieved.

“I used to look forward to having that OU game in Dallas every year and playing the Aggies every year,” Okam said. “Now that we know that that’s still going to happen, it’s a good deal.”

Spring has sprung

The OTAs and now three-day minicamp has allowed the young players to get plenty of reps and more attention from the coaches.

“It’s basically our professional football spring ball,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “These young kids get a chance to I think compete a little sooner because of it.”

Since the Texans began OTA practices on May 10, Kubiak has seen a drastic improvement in the performance level of the young players.

“It’s night and day,” he said. “We got some good young players that are going to end up helping this team this year.”

More importantly the Texans have a set of quality young players that can push the veterans for their jobs.

“That’s what you need,” Kubiak said “That’s what you need to be competitive.”